A Spiffy Osteria

It looks like restaurateur Beppe de Vito has plucked some of the fine dining vibe from his Il Lido days and combined it with the flavours of the comfort fare from &Sons Bacaro for Osteria Art, his latest venture. Tear some of the crusty bread, and mop up the velvety sauce from the Porcini Mushroom Flan with Truffle Leek Veloute ($22), or smear it with some hearty chunks of crabmeat in a rich egg custard from the Crab & Tarragon Frittata ($23). We adored the addictive Pappardelle with Pork Cheek and Red Wine ($26)—perfectly al dente and dressed in a silky sauce. Pair it with the house Querceto Chianti 2013 ($14/glass or $70/bottle), a Tuscan quaff that brings out the delicate gamey flavours of the succulent pork.

Decked in brass and suave leather, the bar is perfect for after-work tipples. Order from a cocktail menu named after classic Ferrari models; the Maranello ($16) is zippy and fresh with gin, Aperol, grapefruit, elderflower, and bitter lemon.